Fragrance comparison

To Break vs Drago Nero

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

5 wins

To Break

Mark Buxton

3.8159 votes

Rank #23,277 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Drago Nero

Linari

3.7044 votes

Rank #26,529 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

To Break takes 5 of 8 categories.

To Break
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Drago Nero
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

To Break5/8

Drago Nero3/8

Ratings & consensus: To Break
Community sentiment: To Break
Longevity: Drago Nero
Sillage & projection: Drago Nero
Value for money: To Break
Versatility: To Break
Note pyramid (duration): Drago Nero
Fragranxe ranking: To Break

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

To BreakMark Buxton

Drago NeroLinari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.70/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerTo BreakRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

32%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerTo BreakMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDrago Nero

SillageDrago Nero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTo BreakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

iris92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

musky61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleGreen AppleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisSpices

Base3 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

PineappleBlack PepperBergamotAppleMagnoliaItalian Tangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesArnicaIrisRoseOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverGuaiac WoodOakMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodTonka Bean

Category winnerDrago NeroLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Spring69

Summer56

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night58

Category winnerTo BreakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex74

Women22

Men48

Unisex44

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,277

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,529

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerTo BreakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

To Break by Mark Buxton offers an unconventional twist on fruity floral perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and crisp green apple, smoothed quickly by creamy magnolia blossoms. As the initial brightness settles, a distinctive chalky iris arrives alongside warm dry spices, pulling the profile awa…

Reviews →

Linari Drago Nero starts with an energetic splash of juicy pineapple, bright Italian tangerine, and a snappy pinch of black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit punch mellows into an intriguing blend of warm clove blossoms, earthy arnica, and powdery iris. As the hours tick on, rich vetiver and smoky guaia…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, To Break or Drago Nero?

To Break takes 5 of 8 categories. To Break is rated 3.81/5 from 59 votes; Drago Nero is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes. Choose To Break for a fruity and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Drago Nero for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, To Break or Drago Nero?

Drago Nero lasts longest (Drago Nero 74/100, To Break 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, To Break or Drago Nero?

Drago Nero projects furthest (Drago Nero 64/100, To Break 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do To Break and Drago Nero smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Magnolia, Iris and Ambergris.

Is To Break or Drago Nero better for summer or winter?

For summer, To Break is the stronger pick. For winter, To Break is the stronger pick. To Break suits daytime wear; Drago Nero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in To Break and Drago Nero?

To Break has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Magnolia, heart notes of Iris and Spices, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk. Drago Nero has top notes of Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Cloves, Arnica, Iris and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Musk.